Asia

Indian Embassy in South Korea hosts event to attract investors

Launched in 2024, the policy aims to build smart industrial corridors and modern estates to connect markets, ease logistics, and support efficient, tech-enabled businesses.

2025-09-02T09:30:07.622534+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Severe flood causes havoc across PoGB

A severe flood has caused havoc across Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), leaving a trail of destruction and despair. Entire villages have been cut off, families displaced, and vital infrastructure destroyed. The government has failed to provide any substantial assistance during their time of need, as stated by a flood victim.

2025-09-02T09:29:42.307085+00:00 IST

North Korean leader boards armoured green train for China visit

The old-fashioned green train has become a symbol of Kim's dynasty and his nation. It has also long been the subject of intrigue, carrying generations of the Kim family across the country and on rare international trips, as per CNN.

2025-09-02T09:24:11.337607+00:00 IST

Pak floods submerge over 100 villages as Sutlej swells

According to details, Chishtian city is facing severe flooding as the Sutlej has swollen to dangerous levels. The strong river currents have triggered rapid erosion, while protective embankments at Motianwala Pattan and Moza Azeem have collapsed.

2025-09-02T08:45:15.376800+00:00 IST

"Won't yield to external pressure":  Sri Lankan President Dissana

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pledged not to "yield to external pressure" over Katchatheevu Island, promising to safeguard the country's territory

2025-09-02T08:41:56.701692+00:00 IST

Pak Defence Min advises against blaming 'divine will' for deluge

Speaking in the National Assembly, Asif said rains were a "blessing from God," but their benefits turn into devastation when housing societies, commercial structures and even hotels were built along rivers and storm drains, as per The Express Tribune.

2025-09-02T08:33:54.203983+00:00 IST

PoJK University students launch hunger strike

The protesters accused the authorities of targeting students with "baseless and fabricated" charges.

2025-09-02T08:22:38.717254+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar wishes Vietnam on National Day

Jaishankar noted the steady growth of India-Vietnam relations.

2025-09-02T08:10:55.129055+00:00 IST

"Important for India to develop other pillars for support," Ex En

Bhatia, in conversation with ANI, said that the SCO meeting was of exceptional importance as the changes in the geopolitical landscape were extremely unpredictable.

2025-09-02T08:10:06.860346+00:00 IST

Pak: New cases of enforced disappearances reported in Balochistan

Fresh cases of enforced disappearances have emerged from Balochistan, as families across Karachi, Quetta, and Islamabad continue to protests, demanding the safe return of their loved ones

2025-09-02T07:25:44.013523+00:00 IST

"Successful diplomatic mission," West Asia Strategist lauds SCO's

Awwad, in a conversation with ANI, said that said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi put his foot down on India's concern on terrorism and this was a successful diplomatic mission.

2025-09-02T06:57:06.273508+00:00 IST

"US recognised importance of this SCO Summit," Expert says

Awwad, while talking to ANI, said that US President Donald Trump, therefore, sought his convenience and imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India.

2025-09-02T06:51:25.911965+00:00 IST

Singapore PM’s India visit from Sept 2-4 to boost bilateral ties

Prime Minister Wong's introductory visit coincides with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Singapore-India diplomatic relations and reaffirms Singapore and India's mutual commitment to strengthen ties.

2025-09-02T05:31:30.432418+00:00 IST

"Bilateral meeting with Putin, Xi Jinping strengthened India

Former Indian diplomat Veena Sikri termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Japan and China as "very successful," stating that the meetings contributed to shaping a clearer outlook for enhanced cooperation.

2025-09-02T04:45:13.461370+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 10 Chinese aircraft, 5 vessels, 1 ship

As per the MND, of the 10 sorties, one crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern ADIZ.

2025-09-02T03:01:41.900794+00:00 IST

German Foreign Minister Wadephul arrives in India

German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann David Wadephul arrives in Bengaluru on Tuesday morning to commence a two-day official visit to India.

2025-09-01T23:42:45.127915+00:00 IST

PM Modi returns after Japan, China visits

At the Summit, PM Modi underlined that peace, security and stability are essential for progress and prosperity, and urged member states to take decisive action against terrorism in all its forms. Calling for unity against terror financing and radicalisation, he emphasised that there should be no double standards in dealing with the menace.

2025-09-01T23:28:19.871335+00:00 IST

Pak: PKR 1.7 billion timber scam exposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A massive timber scam worth PKR 1.7 billion in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has been uncovered by relevant authorities, seizing approximately 2.3 million cubic feet of illegally cut wood, Geo News reported, citing a report by The News.

2025-09-01T23:05:22.349958+00:00 IST

India sends aid to quake-hit Afghanistan

Following a series of earthquakes that struck eastern Afghanistan, killing over 800 people and injuring over 2800, India has extended urgent humanitarian assistance to support relief efforts in the region.

2025-09-01T20:08:34.512178+00:00 IST

PM Modi’s China visit a testament to his diplomacy: Rajnath Singh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Monday evening, concluding his four-day visit to Japan and China, which took place from August 29 to September 1.

2025-09-01T17:47:48.799492+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal meets Lam Research CEO on India semiconductor growth

Union Minister Piyush Goyal met Tim Archer, CEO of Lam Research, to discuss the company's India growth plans and opportunities to build a next-generation semiconductor ecosystem through R&D, skilling, design, and manufacturing, he said in a post on X.

2025-09-01T17:40:13.146206+00:00 IST